Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Content Lead, Content Creator, Writer

Aeron Mer Eclarinal is the Content Lead, Content Creator, and writer of The Direct. Aeron has been working for The Direct for three years, starting in March 2020. Aeron plays an active role in the day-to-day operations of The Direct by writing news and feature articles, ideating content, researching news, and creating social captions. 

Prior to joining The Direct, Aeron worked as a New Media Creator for 90.7 Love Radio of the Manila Broadcasting Company from 2016 to 2017. Aeron then worked as a Creative Solutions Specialist at Magic Inc

Aeron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Far Eastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016. 

You can follow Aeron on Twitter (@aeronchino) to stay up-to-date with his latest thoughts about all things superheroes and the galaxy far, far, away.

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Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles

Black Panther 2 Rumor Points To New MCU Actress Playing Namor-Related Character

Mabel Cadena was rumored to have joined the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as Namora.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi: New Poster Features Incredible Hulk's Abomination Alongside Main Characters

A new poster highlights Simu Liu's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the rest of the star-studded cast.

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Justice League's J.K. Simmons Negotiating DC Return For Batgirl Movie

J.K. Simmons is reportedly in negotiations to return as Jim Gordon in HBO Max's Batgirl.

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Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Merch Teases Origin of Tom Holland's New Suit

New details about Spider-Man's Integration suit in Spider-Man: No Way Home seemingly confirms an Avengers: Infinity War connection.

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WandaVision Writer Reteaming With Marvel For Mystery MCU Show

Peter Cameron, who served as a writer for two episodes of WandaVision, will reportedly become a co-producer of an unannounced Marvel series on Disney+.

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Thor 4: Matt Damon Spills on Marvel Return

Matt Damon shared new details about his upcoming appearance in Taika Waititi's Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Black Widow: Stephen Dorff Responds To Controversy Surrounding Scarlett Johansson Comments

Stephen Dorff addressed his negative comments about Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow.

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Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa Will Interact With Howard the Duck In Disney+'s What If

Seth Green confirmed that Howard the Duck will interact with Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa in the What If...? animated series.

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Ben Affleck's Batman Stunt Double Spotted Filming The Flash Movie (Photos)

Ben Affleck's stunt double has been spotted on the set of Ezra Miller's The Flash film.

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Marvel's Ant-Man 3 Director Shares New Set Photo To Celebrate Filming Start

Peyton Reed confirmed that Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has begun filming while also sharing a familiar prop from the first film.

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Black Widow: New Photos Reveal Just How Much CGI Was Used In Final Battle Scene

A new breakdown shows how much CGI was used in the final battle of Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow.

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Loki Director Reveals Owen Wilson's Mobius Originally Had a Family

Loki director Kate Herron revealed that there were a few drafts of the show's script that featured Mobius' family.

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How Jake Gyllenhaal Helped Marvel Create the MCU's Captain America

Captain America writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely shared that early concept art of the MCU's Steve Rogers involved "Jake Gyllenhaal-as-Cap pictures."

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Loki Actress Reveals Why Sylvie Will Soon Regret Killing 'Kang'

Sophia Di Martino explained what Sylvie felt when she decides to kill He Who Remains in the Loki finale.

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Ms. Marvel Disney+ Merch Revealed as Marketing Kicks In

A new batch of official merchandise for Ms. Marvel has arrived, hinting that marketing for the Disney+ series has begun.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi: Movie Rating Teases Violence & Action

The official rating of Marvel's Shang-Chi has been revealed, and it promises sequences of violence, action, and language.

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How Marvel's Phase 4 Has Significantly Changed Since Its First Announcement

The Direct breaks down what changed ever since Marvel Studios announced its Phase 4 slate during San Diego Comic-Con 2019.

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Marvel Boss Wants To See Anthony Mackie's Captain America Fight David Harbour's Red Guardian

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige admitted that he wants to see David Harbour’s Red Guardian go up against Sam Wilson’s Captain America.

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Loki: New Poster For Jonathan Majors' He Who Remains Revealed

Jonathan Majors’ MCU debut is showcased in a brand-new Loki poster.

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Loki Season 2 Won't Have the Same Director as Season 1

Loki director Kate Herron confirmed that she will not be returning to direct episodes for Season 2.

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Loki Season 2: Tom Hiddleston Promises Even More Surprises

Tom Hiddleston teased that Loki Season 2 will be be "full of even more" surprises than Season 1.

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Marvel Boss Teases Emily VanCamp’s Future as the Power Broker

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has teased the MCU future of Emily VanCamp's Power Broker.

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Marvel Wants David Harbour & Rachel Weisz Back For Future Project

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige says that “it’s a safe bet” that fans will see more of Melina Vostokoff and Red Guardian in future MCU projects.

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Shazam 2: New Set Photo Teases DCEU's Superhero Popularity

Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg posted a new behind-the-scenes photo highlighting Grace Fulton’s Mary Marvel.

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Tom Hiddleston Reacts to Loki Finale’s Major Villain Portrayal

Tom Hiddleston praised the performance of a new MCU villain in the season finale of Loki.

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Avengers: Infinity War: Benedict Cumberbatch's Deleted Iron Man Scene Receives Official Figure

A newly-revealed Hot Toys figure showcases a unique take on Doctor Strange wearing Tony Stark's Iron Man armor.

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Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker Cameo Will Be Celebrated With New Mandalorian Disney+ Special

Lucasfilm confirmed that a special Disney Gallery episode of The Mandalorian will be released, mainly focusing on the making of the highly-talked about Season 2 finale.

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Loki: Tom Hiddleston Teases TVA Mystery Solved In the Finale

Tom Hiddleston playfully teased what will happen in the much-anticipated-finale of Loki.

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WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany Nab Emmy Nominations For Marvel Roles

WandaVision's Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen have officially been nominated for 2021 Emmy Awards.

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Black Widow: Tom Holland Gives Raving Review For New Marvel Movie

Marvel stars Tom Holland and Jeremy Renner shared their reactions to Marvel Studios' Black Widow.

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Loki: Sophia Di Martino Reveals Sylvie's New Feelings For Loki

Loki star Sophia Di Martino has opened up about Sylvie's bond with Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief.

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Marvel Boss Says Scarlett Johansson's MCU Future Could Be Foreshadowed In Comics

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige teased the MCU future of Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff, hinting that there might be more down the road for the character.

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MCU Producer Promises Steady LGBTQ Stories In Upcoming Marvel Studios Projects

Marvel Studios producer Victoria Alonso said that they will do their best to "consistently try to represent" LGBTQIA+ characters in Marvel projects.

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Loki Episode 5: Disney Releases Spoilery Images of Alligator Loki, Kid Loki and Lots More Lokis

The first batch of images from Loki's latest episode showcases the different Variants of the God of Mischief.

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DC Producer Is Confident That More Than One Superman Can Co-Exist In Movies

Man Of Steel producer Charles Roven opened up about the idea of seeing multiple Superman projects at some point of the DCEU's future.

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Black Widow: New Footage Shows De-Aged David Harbour & Rachel Weisz In Flashback Scene

A new Black Widow featurette showcases the family theme of the MCU prequel.

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Loki: New Images Show Kid Loki With Tom Hiddleston & Richard E. Grant's Characters In Next Episode

New images from the fifth episode of Loki have surfaced online, and it seemingly shows a unique team-up among the Variants.

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MCU: New LEGO Set Features Spider-Man's Black Suit & Michael Keaton's Vulture

A new MCU LEGO set reveals a scene between Spider-Man and Vulture that was inspired by Spider-Man: Homecoming.

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HBO Max Is Looking at Game of Thrones Actor To Play Green Lantern's Sinestro

Tobias Menzies is rumored to be in talks to play the role of Sinestro in HBO Max's Green Lantern series.

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Tom Hiddleston Will Return as Loki in New Avengers Endgame-Inspired The Simpsons Short

Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role as Loki in a new The Simpsons short entitled 'The Good, The Bad, and The Loki.'

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